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Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
There are differences in the spacing, motion, and interaction of atoms and molecules that make up solids, liquid…
Item AM069002: The molecules of a gas are spread far apart throughout a sealed container.
Which statement describes the location of the molecules of a gas in a sealed container?
- The molecules are packed closely throughout the container.
- The molecules are spread far apart throughout the container.
- Almost all of the molecules are at the top of the container.
- Almost all of the molecules are at the bottom of the container.
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| n = 3806 |
6–8 n = 2691 |
9–12 n = 1107 |
Male n = 1854 |
Female n = 1911 |
English n = 3419 |
Other n = 354 |
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| A. | The molecules are packed closely throughout the container. | 29% | 32% | 20% | 26% | 31% | 29% | 28% |
| B. | The molecules are spread far apart throughout the container. | 51% | 47% | 62% | 53% | 50% | 52% | 43% |
| C. | Almost all of the molecules are at the top of the container. | 14% | 14% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 20% |
| D. | Almost all of the molecules are at the bottom of the container. | 7% | 8% | 5% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 10% |